The New Opel Insignia - The Engine and Infotainment
Revolution

RÜSSELSHEIM, GERMANY – June 12, 2013: The Opel model offensive
moves to the next level with the new Opel Insignia that celebrates its
world premiere at the 65th Frankfurt Motor Show (September 12 - 22, 2013).
The top model shines with even more attractive interior and exterior
styling, taking the award-winning design philosophy “sculptural
artistry meets German precision” to the next level. New powerful and
ultra-efficient direct injection engines like the two new-generation Turbo
gasoline units and the 99 g Turbo diesel expand the wide portfolio. This
minor emission puts the new 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine in the A+
efficiency class. Both variants (the 88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp
according to EG Nr. 715/2007) consume either as the four or five-door model
with six-speed manual transmission and Start/Stop system just 3.7 liters of
fuel per 100 km in the combined cycle (Sports Tourer: 3.9 l/100 km).
Therefore the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI is the most fuel efficient diesel car
in its class.

A host of chassis enhancements ensures higher agility and comfort. And a
completely new infotainment system generation is now available for the
Insignia. It integrates many smartphone functions into the car and can be
operated intuitively and simply via a touchpad in the center console.

“The successful Insignia has already won 580,000 Opel drivers. The
new Insignia will thrill even more – with a more expressive design,
high-quality cockpit, intuitive operation of infotainment systems,
exemplary powertrains like our trailblazing 99 gram Turbo diesel,”
Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann describes the mid-size model’s
revolution. “Our flagship is now more sophisticated and eye-catching
– but even in midst of all this elegance, don’t forget what
it’s all about: to offer drivers and passengers a comfortable and
safe driving experience with state-of-the-art technologies at a really
attractive price.”

The top model can be ordered in Germany starting the 21st of June as a
four-door, five-door and Sports Tourer variant; prices begin at 24,325
euros (RRP incl. VAT in Germany.)

Sleek: Clearly arranged cockpit with new infotainment
generation

The spotlight was on three criteria during the enhancement of the
cockpit: clear, simple and thus intuitive operation, customization of the
infotainment offer, and of course comfort and safety for driver and
passengers, which is increased even more thanks to lowest-possible
distraction from road traffic.

The center console has a completely new feeling of subtlety and
refinement, and it harbors a host of state-of-the-art technologies and
functions. The black piano lacquer and chrome control panel was drastically
simplified. It now has just a few buttons so that operation of the
infotainment system and e.g. air conditioning is fast and intuitive.

The new infotainment generation in the Insignia can be controlled over
an 8-inch color display with touch operation. From the starting screen the
driver can access all function and sub-menus such as radio stations, song
titles, smartphone connection or 3D navigation map via button, touchscreen,
voice control or the brand new touchpad. And the infotainment system can be
individualized – up to 60 personal favorites (e.g. playlists, phone
contacts, navigation addresses) can be stored.

The touchpad is ergonomically integrated in the center console and
offers a completely new way of quickly and intuitively accessing the
infotainment system. Its illuminated, touch-sensitive surface reacts
immediately to finger movements including haptic feedback and makes
operation of the new infotainment generation child’s play without
distracting the driver from the traffic situation. Even individual letters
– for instance when searching for a song title in the database or a
city in the navigation system – can be entered by fingertip on the
touchpad.

Additionally, the Insignia driver can control the newest generation
infotainment system over newly designed, clearly laid-out steering wheel
controls as well as voice commands. The advanced voice recognition function
can be activated by the simple push of a button on the steering wheel
controls and can also process more than one command at a time. The wide
range of operating choices is the result of enhancements to the new
infotainment generation.

Intensifying the man-and-machine connection is the newly designed
instrument panel with an up to 8-inch high-resolution color display. In
addition to the classic readouts like speed, rpm and fuel tank level,
further information on navigation, smartphone use and audio options are
directly in the driver’s line of sight and can be adjusted.

Top: New-generation 99 gram Turbo diesel and SIDI Turbo gasoline
unit

The new Opel Insignia also makes a statement in terms of powertrain and
chassis. While the mid-size model already received many accolades for
driving comfort, handling and roadholding, the new edition plays in a
higher league. Opel engineers made a host of improvements to the chassis
including to the dampers, stabilizers and steering, resulting in decreased
noise and vibrational behavior and even higher comfort.

The broad, newly expanded engine portfolio is tuned to performance and
comfort without any compromises. The new Opel Insignia offers the choice
between the three propulsion alternatives gasoline, diesel and LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas); power output ranges from 81 kW/110 hp to 239
kW/325 hp.

The new Insignia 2.0 CDTI is the eco and fuel-saving champion. Thanks to
its new 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine, the 88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp
variants emit just 99 g/km CO2 (Sports Tourer: 104 g/km CO2) according to
EG Nr. 715/2007. This puts it in the A+ efficiency class, as the four and
five-door models with six-speed manual transmission and Start/Stop system
consume just 3.7 liters of fuel per 100 km in the combined cycle (Sports
Tourer: 3.9 l/100 km) – optimum values in this vehicle class. Both
variants also boast superb torque, with the 88 kW/120 hp Turbo diesel
providing up to 320 Nm and the 103 kW/140 hp model even up to 370 Nm
– thanks to an automatic overboost function.

The top-of-the-line diesel is the 143 kW/195 hp 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI. The
high-performance diesel with sequential, two stage turbo chargers reaches
impressive torque of 400 Nm and is distinguished by its direct
responsiveness as well as exemplary propulsion power across a broad rpm
range.

The most prominent gasoline engines are the two turbo direct injection
units: the 2.0 SIDI Turbo with 184 kW/250 hp and 400 Nm maximum torque as
well as the 1.6 SIDI Turbo from the newest engine generation with 125
kW/170 hp and 260 Nm, and even up to 280 Nm with overboost (SIDI = Spark
Ignition Direct Injection). Both boast superb power development and
excellent running smoothness with high fuel economy. They can be coupled
with a six-speed manual transmission and Start/Stop functionality or with a
new, low-friction six-speed automatic gearbox. In addition to
front-wheel-drive, the 2.0-liter SIDI Turbo is also available with
all-wheel-drive.

A style of its own: Award-winning Opel design language with premium
flair

The new Insignia evolves the multi-award-winning Opel design philosophy
“sculptural artistry meets German precision” in the mid-size
segment. The design theme articulates premium aspiration and dynamics with
an unmistakable low-and-wide front graphic to visually pronounce its wide
stance. The high-gloss chrome grille is wider and lower than before. The
brand bar that cradles the Opel logo is leaner and includes winglets that
link the eye to the re-designed headlamps. Depending on trim version, these
come with bi-xenon lamps including the safety lighting system AFL+. All
headlamps are executed in high gloss black with embedded chrome accents
that enhance the technology within. The up-level headlamps include a wing
signature daytime running light featuring energy-saving LEDs. The lower
front fascia inserts are designed to appear slim and wide, in order to
emphasize the upper grille size. Fog lamps are combined with wide black
inserts and chrome accents. These grow from thin to thick as they near the
wheelhouse to pronounce the width of the front design and the Opel
Insignia’s top-class design.

The side view of the new Insignia sedan and hatchback are clearly more
differentiated than before through their unique tailgates and integrated
spoiler design. The roofline of the five-door model fades out not until it
reaches the spoiler trailing edge to emphasize a classic coupé silhouette.
On the four-door variant, the crease line continues along the edge of the
spoiler to emphasize length on the elegant sedan.

This is also echoed in the rear, where the new Insignia features a wider
and lower proportioned rear end design. The high-gloss chrome brand bar has
been positioned lower on the tailgate and includes the brand logo. It
extends into the tail lamps to include the slim-look reverse functions. The
tail / stop functions of the split 2-piece tail lamps are executed as LEDs
on all levels for sedan and hatchback. Characteristic for all body versions
is the light design as a sharp “wing” signature.

The new Opel Insignia also offers a host of technology, safety and
comfort highlights. These include state-of-the-art radar and camera-based
assistance systems ranging from adaptive cruise control to side blind zone
alert, forward collision alert and premium seats with the AGR seal of
approval and the keyless entry and start system “Open & Start”,
to name just a few.

Prices for the new Insignia start at 24,325 euros for the four-door
model (RRP incl. VAT in Germany). With the 103 kW/140 hp 1.4-liter turbo
gasoline engine and Start/Stop, it already comes with extensive standard
equipment. This includes leather steering wheel, comfort seats, air
conditioning and stereo radio 400 B.T. with 4.2 inch colour display, MP3
compatibility, audio streaming, USB- and Bluetooth connection.